HeadXC
11-07-2007, 06:22 PM
I have noiw had my 08 since the end of September and here is what i can tell you:
Overall: Much more comfortable to drive and very different than the previous version
Engine: Yes more horsepower but i miss the punch of the Turbo, this car does not feel as fast ( ithink the additional weight is a bigb factor) but does accelerate with a troaty sound. It took about a 1000 km before the engine started working better with the transmission. At first when you stomped on it it would fall on it's face like a turbo lag. SO far my milage has been about 2litres per 100 worse than previous models i have had. If they introduce a T^ or V8 in this model WOW.
Interior: HUGE improvements here, things are much nicer, however with the electronic e brake that means no more e-brake turns in the snow to make it around some turns. The fans in the seats are awesome! Power tailgate is nice, wish i could close it from the inside also. Glove box should be angked so things don't fall out when open it.
Park Assist, Why they don't disengage the front when the car is reverse or rear when car is in drive i don't understand. When someone comes up behind at the lights and want to park in your trunk the radio turns down and the beeps go unless you turn it off, which defeats the purpose as you do tend to rely on them.
Would i trade in my 04 again for this? ABSOLUTELY! 1 wish more HP's with a turbo.
Overall: Much more comfortable to drive and very different than the previous version
Engine: Yes more horsepower but i miss the punch of the Turbo, this car does not feel as fast ( ithink the additional weight is a bigb factor) but does accelerate with a troaty sound. It took about a 1000 km before the engine started working better with the transmission. At first when you stomped on it it would fall on it's face like a turbo lag. SO far my milage has been about 2litres per 100 worse than previous models i have had. If they introduce a T^ or V8 in this model WOW.
Interior: HUGE improvements here, things are much nicer, however with the electronic e brake that means no more e-brake turns in the snow to make it around some turns. The fans in the seats are awesome! Power tailgate is nice, wish i could close it from the inside also. Glove box should be angked so things don't fall out when open it.
Park Assist, Why they don't disengage the front when the car is reverse or rear when car is in drive i don't understand. When someone comes up behind at the lights and want to park in your trunk the radio turns down and the beeps go unless you turn it off, which defeats the purpose as you do tend to rely on them.
Would i trade in my 04 again for this? ABSOLUTELY! 1 wish more HP's with a turbo.